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Maradona trial on hold over possible medical evidence mix-up

Maradona trial on hold over possible medical evidence mix-up

The latest trial over the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona was suspended Thursday following claims that kidney test results presented to the court came from his father.

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Pogacar eyes 'missing' piece ahead of Vuelta return

Pogacar eyes 'missing' piece ahead of Vuelta return

Tadej Pogacar said on Thursday that winning the Vuelta a Espana would fulfil one of the few major ambitions left in his career as he prepares to start the race for the first time in seven years.

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'Green dilemma': China's solar boom hurt birds, says study

'Green dilemma': China's solar boom hurt birds, says study

The global push for solar energy expansion could carry hidden biodiversity costs, according to a study on China published in the journal Science on Thursday.

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US, Canada 'very close' to trade deal, Ottawa says, as details emerge

US, Canada 'very close' to trade deal, Ottawa says, as details emerge

The United States and Canada are "very close" to a final trade deal, the top Canadian negotiator said Thursday after talks with President Donald Trump's team.

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US bond selloff resumes despite Treasury intervention

US bond selloff resumes despite Treasury intervention

Yields on longterm US Treasury bonds rose Thursday despite a fresh pledge from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to potentially intervene further in a bid to lower borrowing costs.

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Pegula hangs on to dispatch Anisimova, reach Cincinnati semi-finals

Pegula hangs on to dispatch Anisimova, reach Cincinnati semi-finals

World number three Jessica Pegula extended her dominance over Amanda Anisimova on Thursday, beating her fellow American 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7/4) to reach the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters semi-finals.

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Ronaldinho returns in search of 'beautiful' 300th goal

Ronaldinho returns in search of 'beautiful' 300th goal

Former Brazil star Ronaldinho, who retired from the game in 2015, said on Thursday that he was making a comeback 11 years later with Italian third-division side Ravenna to try and score "a 300th goal".

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US stocks fall as bond yields rebound despite Treasury moves, oil rises

US stocks fall as bond yields rebound despite Treasury moves, oil rises

Wall Street stocks fell Thursday as government bond yields rebounded despite a fresh pledge from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to push yields lower.

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US charges woman with IS-inspired plot to blow up New York State Capitol

US charges woman with IS-inspired plot to blow up New York State Capitol

US authorities charged a woman who allegedly supported the Islamic State group with a terrorism offense Thursday after she told an FBI informant she "wanted to destroy" the New York State Capitol buildings, court filings showed.

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US pushes allies, China to back Trump's economic war on Iran

US pushes allies, China to back Trump's economic war on Iran

The United States on Thursday warned allies and China to join President Donald Trump's new campaign to isolate the Iranian economy, vowing that Washington would "collapse this regime" in Tehran.

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